Lyrics
She still wears him like a coat in the rain
Metaphorical expression: She still carries memories of him like a protective layer, even in challenging times.
She hangs him up when she don’t feel any pain
She puts away those memories when she doesn't want to feel emotional pain.
She still only calls some nights
She only contacts someone specific on certain nights.
When the boy she used to love has left her side
Refers to a past lover who has moved on from her life.
She says, “I never loved him
Denial of love for the previous lover.
And I never loved you
Denial of love for the current person.
But I’ll never need him
She claims not to need the previous lover as much as the current one.
Not like I need you…”
Expressing dependence on the current person.
So I'll always be there
Commitment to providing support and assistance.
To catch you when you fall
Promise to be there to catch the person when they face difficulties.
Because feeling far from you
Being away from the person is preferable to feeling nothing.
Is better than feeling nothing at all
Emphasizing the importance of any emotional connection over numbness.
You caught me waiting when you whispered through the trees
Imagery of waiting for a message or sign, possibly in nature.
You said, “Love me all you want, I will always be the breeze.”
Assurance that love is unrestricted, using the metaphor of the breeze.
He remembers all those nights
Recollection of intense moments during storms.
When the lightning crashes down from an August sky
Memories of sacrificing something real for an illusion.
“I remember the hour she came to me
Reflecting on a significant moment when the person approached.
And I remember giving it up for a fantasy”
Acknowledging the sacrifice made for an unreal expectation.
She said,"Stay by the coastline"
Advising to stay at a safe distance due to perceived unworthiness.
“I’m not worth your time”
Expressing self-doubt and feeling undeserving of attention.
"Stay by the coastline"
Repetition of the advice to stay away from potential harm.
“And I'm on the end of your line”
Feeling controlled or influenced by the other person.
So I'll always be there
Reiteration of the commitment to provide support and catch the person in need.
To catch you when you fall
Continued promise to be there for support.
Because feeling far from you
Reiteration that distance is preferable to emotional numbness.
Is better than feeling nothing at all
Emphasizing the value of any emotional connection, even if challenging.
You carved your name into my heart like a scarlet oak
Symbolic act of leaving a lasting mark, though it may bring pain.
You said, “Love me all you want, I will always go up in smoke.”
Reassurance that love is accepted, even if it leads to an inevitable end.
A sky full of tears and eyes full of rain
Imagery of a tumultuous emotional experience.
Your silent fears, your years of pain
Describing the depth of emotional struggles and experiences.
A sky full of tears and eyes full of rain
Repetition of emotional turmoil and a plea not to be abandoned.
Don’t leave me here, the song’s the same
Emphasis on the constancy of emotional pain if abandoned.
A sky full of tears and eyes full of rain
Continued depiction of emotional struggles and the fear of abandonment.
Your silent fears, your years of pain
Repetition of the emotional toll and the fear of being left alone.
A sky full of tears and eyes full of rain
Continued portrayal of emotional struggles and the plea not to be abandoned.
Don’t leave me here, the song’s the same
Repetition of the emotional pain and the fear of abandonment.
A sky full of tears and eyes full of rain
Continued depiction of emotional struggles and the plea not to be abandoned.
Your silent fears, your years of pain
Repetition of the emotional toll and the fear of being left alone.
A sky full of tears and eyes full of rain
Continued portrayal of emotional struggles and the plea not to be abandoned.
Don’t leave me here, the song’s the same
Repetition of the emotional pain and the fear of abandonment.
You caught me waiting when you whispered through the trees
Recurrence of waiting for a sign or message in the natural surroundings.
You said, “love me all you want, I will always be the breeze.”
Assurance that love is unrestricted, using the metaphor of the breeze.
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